Practical Nursing (PNE) at Mountain Empire Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- PNE 132 - Care of Maternal and Newborn Clients
- Studies normal pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, and the neonate along with complications associated with each phase using a family-centered approach.Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
2 credits - PNE 143 - Applied Nursing Skills
- Applies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients.Laboratory 3 hours per week.
1 credits - PNE 145 - Trends in Practical Nursing
- Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Assists students in preparation for employment.Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits - PNE 155 - Body Structure and Function
- Studies the structure and function of the body.Lecure 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - PNE 158 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - PNE 159 - Care of Pediatric Clients
- Studies normal and abnormal variations in children from infancy to adolescence. Covers milestones in all aspects of growth, development and common childhood disorders using the family-centered approach.Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
2 credits - PNE 161 - Nursing in Health Changes I
- Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.Lecture 2-4 hours. Laboratory 6-15 hours. Total 10-17 hours per week.
6-7 credits - PNE 162 - Nursing in Health Changes II
- Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.Lecture 4-6 hours. Laboratory 12-21 hours. Total 18-25 hours per week.
10-11 credits - PNE 164 - Nursing in Health Changes IV
- Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.Lecture 4-6 hours. Laboratory 12-21 hours. Total 18-25 hours per week.
10-11 credits - PNE 173 - Pharmacology for Practical Nurses
- Studies history, classification, sources, effects, uses and legalities of drugs. Teaches problem solving skills used in medication administrations. Emphasizes major drug classes and specific agents within each class.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - PNE 174 - Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses
- Applies problem solving skills in preparing and administering medications.Lecture 0-1 hour. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
1-2 credits
